Associate Director, Investigations Job at Avanos (Alpharetta)

Job Description

The Associate Director, Investigations provides senior leadership and advanced support for all elements of the Ethics & Compliance Program including business team guidance, communication of compliance written standards, key control testing for significant risks, and other related activities as necessary. This role specifically focuses on managing the Third-Party Risk and Global Investigations processes to ensure that ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Avanos policies.

Job Responsibility

Oversight: Supports the implementation of the Global Compliance Program under the direction of the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer
Risk Assessment Activities: Supports the annual Risk Assessment and reviews activity-specific plans by the business teams
Third Party Management: Leads the Third Party Seller and Non-seller Third Party (NSTP) compliance management and initiatives
Investigations: Leads the investigations into Ethics & Compliance related issues, allegations, or identified areas of risk
Helpline: Owns the helpline vendor relationship and managements the system, data flows and communications with internal and external stakeholders
Corrective Actions: Implements and tracks appropriate and consistent corrective actions for identified compliance issues and assessment activities
Written Standards: Provides support on the drafting, implementation and communication of Compliance-related policies and procedures
Program Management: Implements actions as specified in the annual work plan and KPIs
Training and Communications: Supports the implementation of the annual training and education plans
Monitoring and Auditing: Supports the Audit, Monitoring and Investigations teams in activities as required
Advice and Guidance: Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to relevant business teams on Compliance matters

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or its non-U.S. equivalent – required
Advanced degree, including MBA, JD, or equivalent - required
7+ years of experience at a medical device, pharmaceutical, or other healthcare organization implementing a compliance program or other complementary job experience (such as roles within Internal Audit, Finance or Legal functions)
Expertise in Marketing or other fields will be considered upon demonstration of skill sets needed to perform the job duties
Experience in Healthcare industry – Device, Pharma, or Biotech is preferable
English language fluency required
Valued Advisor to business leaders with experience finding solutions to complex ethical issues
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, and excellent ability to analyze complex matters and present them simply and clearly
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a heavy and multi-directional workload
Demonstrates Integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values
Ability to work independently and as part of a team (cooperative, encourages collaboration, builds consensus, easily gains the trust and support of superiors and peers, and finds common ground and solves problems)
Self-motivated and result driven
Instinct to detect risk areas and red flags
Solution-minded
desire to solve problems
Ability to work in a matrixed organization, across cultures and functions with all levels of the organization
Ability to prioritize according to risk and make quick decisions with appropriate independence
Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
Ability to follow through and complete tasks on time
Ability to think strategically and also excel at tactical responsibilities
Natural leadership ability with enthusiasm, confidence, and self-esteem, balanced with a caring for people that invites others to seek his or her advice and judgment and encourages teamwork and cooperation
Strong business acumen with good judgment and can provide business partners with timely and appropriately risk-balanced advice and guidance
Stamina and self-assurance to maintain effective working relationships in a demanding and diverse environment
Contributes to an environment of respect and collaboration with peers and other stakeholders
Exemplifies the values recognized as critical to Avanos: Customer-Centric, Global Mindset, Accountability, Collaborative, Candor, and Speed

Nice to have

Specific training in healthcare compliance, privacy and other related topics – preferred
Fluency in other languages preferred

What we offer

benefits on day 1
free onsite gym
onsite cafeteria
HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today
uncapped sales commissions
generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting
attractive incentive compensation program

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